Week so far 9/12/10 - 9/16/2010

The weather this week has been great and unfortunately I spent a good majority of it working. Due to stress I decided to take a few weeks off from training.  It does not necessarily mean doing nothing, but nothing I do is planned.  For example I was walking Murphy (the dog) and decided to run for a bit.  It was a cool experience we found new trails near the apartment and running between trees always make you feel faster.  I actually did not touch a kettlebell for a week and a half which was hard at times, but it made me hungry again to get back on them.

On Sunday September 12th, 2010 after watching the Steelers squeak out a victory I rolled over and decided to take Murphy for a bike ride and find some new trails around the apartment.  We rode about four miles at an easy pace.  I am building him up for longer rides in the fall.  Even the dog has to train.

I dropped Murphy off at the apartment and decide to explore the area.  I rode out to the singletrack behind Accuweather and did a couple of loops.  The estimated total for the ride was about 20 miles. Accuweather is probably one of the best skill building trails I have ever ridden.  It is flat, twisty, and tight  which really develops handling skills.

Monday was a travel rest day and an important day for Instinct Fitness thanks to Craig and Faith.

Tuesday September 14th, 2010:

Jason invited me to train with his 0915 class at Alliance Physical Therapy in Peters Township.  After a good warm up he brought back the leg burner.

I used 35lbs for this one. Only one kettlebell needed.

5 presses overhead (using 2 hands)
5 squats
5 lunges total
25 swings

Increasing by 5 each round (except swings) up to 20 then back down to 5.
DISCLAIMER: You will walk funny for days.
I have mixed feelings about this one.  I draws into question my leg conditioning, but at the same time limits me for days since it takes so long to recover.

Wednesday September 15th, 2010:
Went to Sunset Park to train Kelly in the ways of the Kettlebell
We went over swings, cleans, and presses.
Threw together a quick workout based off of 21-15-9
10 Swings Each Arm
10 Cleans Each Arm
10 Presses

Round 2 was 7 each and Round 3 was 4 each.

We also played with the Jungle Gym trainer and did some kid like gymnastic stuff on the bars. I call this the best gym in State College.  It is free and outside, but provides endless options you will never find at a Globo-Gym.

Today was a rest and organize day.  Tomorrow the goal is to train after work since I will be pulling in about a 20 hour from 2230 Friday to sometime after 1600 Saturday.  Oh how I love football.